Zaxara, the Exemplary
$2.49
$2.49Legendary Creature — Nightmare Hydra
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#116
Current Rank
#124
Last Week
#70
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Zaxara, the Exemplary.
MTG Commander Gameplay | BRACKET 4 Matchup | Nicol Bolas | Mind Flayer | Necrobloom | Zaxara | EDH
MTG Commander Gameplay | BRACKET 4 | Nicol Bolas | Mind Flayer | Zaxara | Necrobloom | EDH Gameplay
That's Gonna Leave A Mark! High Power EDH (Bracket 4) Zaxara Vs. Lae'zel Vs. Pantlaza Vs. Vaevictis
MTG Commander Gameplay! Alesha V Xavier V Zaxara V Brallin/Shabraz! Does the bracket system matter?
Epic MTG Commander Battle! Final Fantasy’s Stiltzkin vs. Sidar Jabari vs. Zaxara vs. Phelddagrif!
Clean Fair Magic Commander Gameplay #7 | Guff vs. Runo vs. Zaxara vs. Kyler
Arin Hanson, DrLupo, Kyle Hill, *and* Jim TSF in one double episode! | Commander at Home Episode 54
The FAN-tom Menace | Game Knights 74 | Magic: The Gathering EDH Commander Gameplay
CEDH Gameplay, featuring a new commander. Nadu vs Thrasios/Yoshimaru vs Tymna/Kraum vs Zaxara
cEDH madness! What’s best? Tutors, mana, combos or life drain? Sisay-Zaxara-Thrasios/Vial-Talion
More Zaxara, the Exemplary VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.
Necklace of Girion+0% Synergy
Shang-Chi, Martial Mentor+0% Synergy
$2.95
Cosmic Crucible+0% Synergy
$0.39
Big Bertha+0% Synergy
$0.41
Hidden Lair0% Synergy
$3.57
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zaxara, the Exemplary's abilities and overall game plan.
Hydroid Krasis+80% Synergy
$0.25
Unbound Flourishing+74% Synergy
$2.17
Primordial Hydra+63% Synergy
$1.31
Hungering Hydra+63% Synergy
$3.22
Voracious Hydra+61% Synergy
$4.36
Steelbane Hydra+60% Synergy
$0.45
Exsanguinate+58% Synergy
$0.39
Garruk's Uprising+57% Synergy
$0.56
Goldvein Hydra+57% Synergy
$2.84
Animist's Awakening+56% Synergy
$0.35
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.
Gargos, Vicious Watcher+56% Synergy
$0.94
Curse of the Swine+56% Synergy
$0.31
The Goose Mother+56% Synergy
$0.31
Lifeblood Hydra+54% Synergy
$0.33
Genesis Hydra+53% Synergy
$0.37
Stonecoil Serpent+53% Synergy
$0.33
Villainous Wealth+53% Synergy
$0.38
Corpsejack Menace+44% Synergy
$0.87
Branching Evolution+43% Synergy
$6.70
Cultivate+15% Synergy
$0.39
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse+5% Synergy
$14.81
Cyclonic Rift+1% Synergy
$40.76
Demonic Tutor+0% Synergy
$75.50
Mystical Tutor0% Synergy
$16.49
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
$131.68
Worldly Tutor0% Synergy
$27.03
Vampiric Tutor0% Synergy
$59.13
Rhystic Study-1% Synergy
$69.89
Fierce Guardianship-1% Synergy
$55.12
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Vastwood Hydra+47% Synergy
$1.54
Mistcutter Hydra+47% Synergy
$3.63
Kalonian Hydra+47% Synergy
$6.17
Herald of Secret Streams+43% Synergy
$9.25
Nexos+40% Synergy
$12.63
Hooded Hydra+39% Synergy
$1.47
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds+37% Synergy
$3.60
Nyxborn Hydra+37% Synergy
$0.26
Protean Hydra+36% Synergy
$4.61
Neverwinter Hydra+32% Synergy
$8.04
Managorger Hydra+29% Synergy
$1.31
Owlin Spiralmancer+28% Synergy
$0.26
Benevolent Hydra+28% Synergy
$0.90
Geometer's Arthropod+27% Synergy
$0.31
Primo, the Unbounded+26% Synergy
$0.97
Capricopian+26% Synergy
$2.09
Ingenious Prodigy+23% Synergy
$0.30
Nyxbloom Ancient+22% Synergy
$28.85
Kodama of the West Tree+22% Synergy
$24.26
Fanatic of Rhonas+21% Synergy
$12.36
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer+20% Synergy
$0.27
Zimone, Infinite Analyst+20% Synergy
$0.44
Kinetic Ooze+20% Synergy
$0.36
Altered Ego+20% Synergy
$0.21
Nev, the Practical Dean+18% Synergy
$0.31
Wren's Run Hydra+18% Synergy
$0.22
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager+16% Synergy
$0.36
Vorel of the Hull Clade+15% Synergy
$0.34
Mossborn Hydra+15% Synergy
$10.11
Sporocyst+15% Synergy
$14.25
Feral Hydra+15% Synergy
$0.37
Hydra Broodmaster+13% Synergy
$0.35
Gyre Sage+13% Synergy
$4.46
Walking Ballista+13% Synergy
$11.93
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider+12% Synergy
$54.64
Wildwood Scourge+11% Synergy
$0.26
Ochre Jelly+11% Synergy
$0.38
Rampaging Yao Guai+11% Synergy
$6.68
Warden of the Grove+10% Synergy
$2.28
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian+10% Synergy
$35.53
Nimbus Swimmer+9% Synergy
$0.21
Tyrant Guard+8% Synergy
$5.05
Kruphix, God of Horizons+8% Synergy
$4.00
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor+6% Synergy
$4.09
Kami of Whispered Hopes+6% Synergy
$2.65
Bloom Tender+3% Synergy
$13.45
Llanowar Elves+0% Synergy
$0.27
Elvish Mystic0% Synergy
$0.43
Birds of Paradise0% Synergy
$9.13
Sakura-Tribe Elder-9% Synergy
$0.64
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zaxara, the Exemplary safe.
Pull from Tomorrow+44% Synergy
$0.27
Repulsive Mutation+37% Synergy
$0.76
Thassa's Intervention+34% Synergy
$0.39
Condescend+30% Synergy
$0.55
Blue Sun's Zenith+30% Synergy
$2.74
Inspiring Call+29% Synergy
$0.35
Erebos's Intervention+29% Synergy
$0.41
Syncopate+28% Synergy
$0.22
Tyvar's Stand+20% Synergy
$0.61
Slice from the Shadows+17% Synergy
$0.24
Icy Blast+15% Synergy
$1.40
Power Sink+14% Synergy
$0.15
Biomass Mutation+13% Synergy
$0.19
Silkguard+12% Synergy
$0.33
Stroke of Genius+11% Synergy
$0.29
Heroic Intervention+11% Synergy
$16.07
Black Sun's Twilight+11% Synergy
$0.35
Spectral Denial+11% Synergy
$0.36
March of Swirling Mist+11% Synergy
$3.34
Drown in Dreams+9% Synergy
$2.48
Death Denied+8% Synergy
$0.25
Clash of Wills+6% Synergy
$0.22
Spell Burst+6% Synergy
$0.43
Logic Knot+6% Synergy
$0.22
Mana Drain+5% Synergy
$56.50
Death Wind+5% Synergy
$0.08
Beast Within+5% Synergy
$0.50
Even the Score+5% Synergy
$0.47
Invigorating Surge+4% Synergy
$0.21
Krosan Grip+4% Synergy
$1.60
Return of the Wildspeaker+3% Synergy
$0.95
Chord of Calling+1% Synergy
$6.49
Growth Spiral+1% Synergy
$0.34
Deadly Rollick+0% Synergy
$27.66
Revitalizing Repast0% Synergy
$1.02
Mutational Advantage-1% Synergy
$7.41
Counterspell-2% Synergy
$3.88
Negate-6% Synergy
$0.16
Swan Song-7% Synergy
$8.84
Dark Ritual-8% Synergy
$9.97
Arcane Denial-8% Synergy
$1.43
Putrefy-9% Synergy
$0.20
Assassin's Trophy-11% Synergy
$0.71
An Offer You Can't Refuse-13% Synergy
$2.21
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zaxara, the Exemplary's game plan and control the board.
Finale of Revelation+46% Synergy
$0.30
Torment of Hailfire+41% Synergy
$37.54
Profane Command+39% Synergy
$0.36
Mind Spring+27% Synergy
$0.27
Mind into Matter+21% Synergy
$0.40
Kodama's Reach+19% Synergy
$1.43
Awaken the Woods+18% Synergy
$14.77
Blue Sun's Twilight+17% Synergy
$0.48
Open into Wonder+14% Synergy
$0.36
Open the Way+13% Synergy
$0.55
Pest Infestation+12% Synergy
$0.47
Doppelgang+11% Synergy
$1.69
Mathemagics+9% Synergy
$3.22
Expansion Algorithm+9% Synergy
$2.12
Nylea's Intervention+8% Synergy
$0.56
Green Sun's Zenith+8% Synergy
$28.86
Finale of Devastation+8% Synergy
$52.51
Aggressive Biomancy+8% Synergy
$0.48
Mass Manipulation+8% Synergy
$2.16
Wildest Dreams+7% Synergy
$0.44
Black Sun's Zenith+7% Synergy
$0.36
Gaze of Granite+7% Synergy
$0.19
Wave Goodbye+7% Synergy
$1.00
Primal Might+7% Synergy
$0.25
Green Sun's Twilight+7% Synergy
$0.36
Nature's Lore+7% Synergy
$2.11
Damnable Pact+7% Synergy
$1.43
Rampant Growth+7% Synergy
$0.47
Overwhelming Stampede+6% Synergy
$0.68
Fangs of Kalonia+5% Synergy
$0.35
Silver Scrutiny+5% Synergy
$0.29
Exponential Growth+4% Synergy
$0.52
Migration Path+3% Synergy
$0.34
Three Visits+3% Synergy
$4.17
Farseek+3% Synergy
$0.43
Skyshroud Claim+3% Synergy
$0.88
Diabolic Tutor+2% Synergy
$2.15
Nature's Rhythm+1% Synergy
$5.23
Explore+0% Synergy
$0.26
Bala Ged Recovery-3% Synergy
$5.85
Toxic Deluge-9% Synergy
$3.61
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+33% Synergy
$60.04
The Earth Crystal+22% Synergy
$10.80
The Great Henge+15% Synergy
$63.98
Fractal Harness+10% Synergy
$0.25
Lightning Greaves+10% Synergy
$3.63
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+10% Synergy
$4.79
Combine Chrysalis+6% Synergy
$0.34
Swiftfoot Boots+6% Synergy
$2.14
Doubling Cube+6% Synergy
$33.08
Horizon Stone+4% Synergy
$1.16
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Doubling Season+45% Synergy
$34.22
Simic Ascendancy+33% Synergy
$0.54
Freed from the Real+33% Synergy
$9.86
Terrasymbiosis+29% Synergy
$8.53
Pemmin's Aura+24% Synergy
$12.07
Mana Reflection+16% Synergy
$2.29
Lattice Library+14% Synergy
$0.25
Hardened Scales+14% Synergy
$1.85
Mana Bloom+12% Synergy
$0.26
Hydra's Growth+12% Synergy
$1.74
Primal Vigor+11% Synergy
$14.25
Retribution of the Ancients+9% Synergy
$0.53
Innkeeper's Talent+9% Synergy
$7.60
Up the Beanstalk+8% Synergy
$2.09
Loading Zone+8% Synergy
$1.31
Parallel Lives+8% Synergy
$39.09
Sphere Grid+8% Synergy
$8.64
Court of Garenbrig+7% Synergy
$16.69
Elemental Bond+7% Synergy
$3.81
Springleaf Parade+6% Synergy
$8.83
Greater Good+6% Synergy
$1.42
Colossal Majesty+5% Synergy
$1.56
Lost in the Maze+5% Synergy
$0.27
Virtue of Strength+5% Synergy
$4.35
Zendikar Resurgent+5% Synergy
$2.38
The Meathook Massacre+4% Synergy
$27.58
Wilderness Reclamation+4% Synergy
$2.58
Growing Rites of Itlimoc+4% Synergy
$8.87
Unnatural Growth+4% Synergy
$3.49
Tribute to the World Tree+3% Synergy
$14.43
Wild Growth-1% Synergy
$0.54
Sylvan Library-2% Synergy
$27.94
Mystic Remora-8% Synergy
$12.71
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zaxara, the Exemplary to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner+12% Synergy
$0.81
Nissa, Steward of Elements+8% Synergy
$0.37
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+25% Synergy
$3.61
Lair of the Hydra+21% Synergy
$0.40
Temple of the False God+18% Synergy
$0.26
Rogue's Passage+16% Synergy
$0.37
Castle Garenbrig+9% Synergy
$8.07
Three Tree City+8% Synergy
$27.56
Karn's Bastion+8% Synergy
$2.53
Evendo, Waking Haven+5% Synergy
$15.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+4% Synergy
$52.15
Mosswort Bridge+3% Synergy
$0.36
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+2% Synergy
$14.32
Alchemist's Refuge+1% Synergy
$0.33
Cabal Coffers+1% Synergy
$34.41
Mistrise Village-1% Synergy
$8.67
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-2% Synergy
$61.55
Mortuary Mire-2% Synergy
$0.43
Bojuka Bog-6% Synergy
$0.96
Boseiju, Who Endures-7% Synergy
$49.80
Otawara, Soaring City-8% Synergy
$27.20
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Elementalist's Palette+57% Synergy
$0.33
Brass Infiniscope+27% Synergy
$0.34
Astral Cornucopia+19% Synergy
$0.28
The Eternity Elevator+10% Synergy
$2.89
Thought Vessel+9% Synergy
$2.23
Sol Ring+7% Synergy
$1.60
Simic Signet+6% Synergy
$0.38
Thran Dynamo+5% Synergy
$4.83
Chromatic Lantern+4% Synergy
$0.74
Everflowing Chalice+4% Synergy
$0.34
Arcane Signet+4% Synergy
$0.61
Golgari Signet+4% Synergy
$0.35
Commander's Sphere+2% Synergy
$0.29
Dimir Signet+1% Synergy
$1.22
Fellwar Stone-5% Synergy
$0.75
Talisman of Curiosity-5% Synergy
$0.42
Talisman of Resilience-5% Synergy
$0.38
Talisman of Dominance-8% Synergy
$0.86
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zaxara, the Exemplary decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+19% Synergy
$0.27
Simic Growth Chamber+8% Synergy
$0.36
Turbulent Wilderness+6% Synergy
$4.33
Zagoth Triome+6% Synergy
$24.19
Opulent Palace+6% Synergy
$0.33
Forest+6% Synergy
$0.16
Rejuvenating Springs+5% Synergy
$3.78
Island+5% Synergy
$0.17
Barkchannel Pathway+5% Synergy
$4.97
Swamp+5% Synergy
$0.15
Cavern of Souls+4% Synergy
$47.22
Myriad Landscape+4% Synergy
$0.37
Flooded Grove+4% Synergy
$0.35
Sodden Verdure+3% Synergy
$0.36
Undergrowth Stadium+3% Synergy
$6.06
Deathcap Glade+2% Synergy
$1.97
Dreamroot Cascade+2% Synergy
$0.85
Thornwood Falls+2% Synergy
$0.18
Jungle Hollow+2% Synergy
$0.18
Sunken Hollow+1% Synergy
$0.30
Dimir Aqueduct+1% Synergy
$0.35
Command Tower+0% Synergy
$0.39
Yavimaya Coast+0% Synergy
$0.33
Golgari Rot Farm+0% Synergy
$0.32
Twilight Mire+0% Synergy
$0.38
Temple of Mystery0% Synergy
$0.26
Breeding Pool0% Synergy
$9.40
Shipwreck Marsh-1% Synergy
$7.03
Hinterland Harbor-1% Synergy
$0.31
Morphic Pool-1% Synergy
$29.24
Tropical Island-2% Synergy
Llanowar Wastes-2% Synergy
$0.49
Overgrown Tomb-2% Synergy
$8.96
Bayou-2% Synergy
Underground Sea-2% Synergy
Evolving Wilds-2% Synergy
$0.34
Exotic Orchard-3% Synergy
$0.24
Fabled Passage-3% Synergy
$0.99
Underground River-4% Synergy
$1.60
Watery Grave-4% Synergy
$9.11
Temple of Deceit-5% Synergy
$0.23
Foreboding Landscape-5% Synergy
$0.22
Woodland Cemetery-5% Synergy
$0.45
Temple of Malady-6% Synergy
$0.31
Darkwater Catacombs-6% Synergy
$0.46
Terramorphic Expanse-7% Synergy
$0.19
Misty Rainforest-7% Synergy
$35.67
Verdant Catacombs-8% Synergy
$27.07
Drowned Catacomb-9% Synergy
$3.14
Polluted Delta-9% Synergy
$18.37
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